Effective	01MAY2002
Filed	01MAY2002
Filing Codes	I

A. All claims for adjustment of freight charges must be
   presented to the Carrier in writing within three (3)
   years after the date of shipment.  Any expenses incurred
   by the Carrier in connection with its investigation of
   the claim shall be borne by the party responsible for the
   error, or, if no error be found, by the claimant.
   
B. Claims for freight rate adjustments will be acknowledged
   by the Carrier within 20 days of receipt by written
   notice to the claimant of all governing Tariff provisions
   and claimants rights under the Shipping Act.
    
C. Claims seeking the refund of freight overcharges may be
   filed in the form of a complaint with Federal Maritime
   Commission, Washington, DC. 20573, pursuant to Section 11
   (g) of the Shipping Act of 1984.  Such claims must be
   filed within three years of the date the vessel sails or
   the date the disputed charges are paid, whichever is
   later.

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